Philippians 4
1So then, my dearly loved and longed for brothers and sisters, my joy and crown, in this manner stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.2
15Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable — if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy — dwell on these things.1617Do what you have learned and received and heard from me, and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.18
29And you Philippians know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone.3031For even in Thessalonica you sent gifts for my need several times.3233Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that is increasing to your account.3435But I have received everything in full, and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you provided — a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.3637And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.3839Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.40
Practical Counsel
3I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree in the Lord.45Yes, I also ask you, true partner, to help these women who have contended for the gospel at my side, along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers whose names are in the book of life.67Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!89Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.1011Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.1213And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.1415Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable — if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy — dwell on these things.1617Do what you have learned and received and heard from me, and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.18
Appreciation of Support
19I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it.2021I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself.2223I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content — whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need.2425I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.2627Still, you did well by partnering with me in my hardship.2829And you Philippians know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone.3031For even in Thessalonica you sent gifts for my need several times.3233Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that is increasing to your account.3435But I have received everything in full, and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you provided — a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.3637And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.3839Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.40